| Position | Pitcher |
|---|---|
| Bats | Right |
| Throws | Right |
| Birth date | March 22, 1915 |
| Birth place | Spokane, Washington, U.S. |
| Death date | November 21, 1971 (aged 56) |
| Death place | Navasota, Texas, U.S. |
| Debutleague | MLB |
| Debutdate | May 5 |
| Debutyear | 1941 |
| Debutteam | New York Yankees |
| Finalleague | MLB |
| Finaldate | August 20 |
| Finalyear | 1942 |
| Finalteam | New York Yankees |
| Statleague | MLB |
| Stat1label | Win–loss record |
| Stat1value | 5–2 |
| Stat2label | Earned run average |
| Stat2value | 3.73 |
| Stat3label | Strikeouts |
| Stat3value | 41 |
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Norman Downs (Red) Branch Sr. (March 22, 1915 – November 21, 1971) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Branch played for the New York Yankees in and . In 37 career games, he had a 5–2 record with a 3.73 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed.